How to pronounce depleting
Say it like dih-PLEE-ting. Depleting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE).
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- dih
- PLEE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depleting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of depleting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-PLEE-ting.
What does depleting mean?
Words that rhyme with depleting
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Questions about saying depleting
How do you pronounce depleting?
Say dih-PLEE-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈplitɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depleting?
Depleting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEE). Broken into parts: dih · PLEE · ting.
Is depleting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/ (dih-PLEE-ting).